Impatient Otago drivers 'putting firefighters' lives at risk'
An impatient driver who put firefighters' lives at risk by speeding through an accident scene near Clyde was part of a worrying trend in the South, a Fenz manager says.
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
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New hub to be ‘massive asset’ for community: MP
South Island Minister James Meager believes a new performance, healthcare and rehabilitation centre, officially opened in Queenstown yesterday, will become an economic driver for the South Island.
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
Clear direction for Shotover wastewater plant, says ORC
A clear indication had been given to what needs to be done to the Shotover wastewater plant, the Otago Regional Council says, after the Environment Court released its decision.
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$400k for park to be granted
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$400k for park to be granted
Funding of $400,000 to make up for a shortfall for Alexandra’s new Kāmoanahaehae-Riverside Park has been granted, clearing a hurdle for stage two of the long-anticipated public space.
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car near Roxburgh
Police have confirmed a person died after being hit by a car on State Highway 8 near Roxburgh last night.
Students leave hearts on stage at competition
Students leave hearts on stage at competition
Hundreds of South Island secondary school students brought their creative talents to the Deep South last night.
Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Scientists gather in Wānaka to shake up quake forecasting
Leading earthquake researchers and modellers from four countries have convened in Wānaka to tackle a tough question in seismology.
Police concerns after empty kayak found on Lake Te Anau
Police concerns after empty kayak found on Lake Te Anau
Police are appealing for information after an empty kayak was found floating upside down on Lake Te Anau late this afternoon.
Campervan driver head-butts man on SH1
'Astonishing road rage': Campervan driver head-butts man on SH1
A campervan driver head-butted a 71-year-old who stopped on the side of SH1 in North Otago and confronted him about his dangerous driving.
Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case
Elderly man fears police are 'framing him' over cold case
An elderly man says he is being treated as the prime suspect in the decades-old West Coast cold case killing of David Robinson.
Invercargill councillor quits job to focus on mayoral run
Invercargill councillor quits job to focus on mayoral run
Invercargill councillor Alex Crackett says there’s no backup plan as she risks it all for a shot at council’s top job.
One-third of cars stopped found unsafe
One-third of cars stopped found unsafe
One-third of vehicles stopped in a special policing operation in Southland should not have been on the road.
Warning of ice, fog and snow in South
Warning of ice, fog and snow in South
Motorists are warned to drive to conditions due to ice, fog and snow in parts of Otago, Southland and Canterbury. There have been minor crashes in Dunedin this morning.
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Removal of unconsented swing defended
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Removal of unconsented swing defended
The Central Otago District Council is defending a move that has some perceiving it as being the fun police, saying there has to be one rule for all.
1000 submissions received
1000 submissions received
More than 1000 submissions have been lodged on the proposal for four southern councils to run a combined stand-alone water services council-controlled organisation.
No govt solution to future: Jones
No govt solution to future: Jones
The Minister of Regional Development has stepped away from the government having a role in master-planning for the future of Franz Josef.
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Polar freeze set to continue for week
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Polar freeze set to continue for week
The snow has stopped falling (for now), but much of Otago and Southland will remain in a chilled state as temperatures are unlikely to reach double digits this week.
Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday
Southern tourism pioneer celebrates 100th birthday
The first lady of Queenstown tourism celebrated her 100th birthday, surrounded by family and friends, in the resort on Saturday.
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...
Fears over Queenstown office exodus
Fears over Queenstown office exodus
Queenstown CBD offices are joining the flight to Frankton, promoting fears for the town centre’s vitality.